te amo, mi amor
/te ˈamo mi aˈmoɾ/word by word
The English phrase "I love you, mi amor" is expressed in Spanish as te amo, mi amor.
This phrase is a romantic expression of deep love used to address a partner in intimate contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of te (you), amo (I love), mi (my) and amor (love).
Which one should you use?
The verb amar used in te amo implies a deep, serious or romantic love. In contrast, te quiero is more common when expressing affection for friends, family or during the early stages of dating.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, people often use Te quiero, cariño or Te amo, cariño to express love. In Mexico, it is common to hear Te amo, mi vida or Te quiero, mi vida as an expression of deep love. Argentinians often use Te amo, mi cielo to express love.
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronoun te is the direct object representing "you" and it precedes the conjugated verb amo.
How do you pronounce it?
/te ˈamo mi aˈmoɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people use the phrase te adoro as an even more intense alternative to te amo, implying a feeling of adoration or worship.
- The word amor shares a common ancestor with the English word 'amour' and the French word 'amour' because all three trace their roots back to the Latin word amor.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying te amo is often accompanied by a kiss on both cheeks or a long embrace, which is more common than in English-speaking cultures.
Examples in context
- Te Quiero, Mi Amor. No puedo imaginar mi vida sin ti.I love you, my love. I can't imagine my life without you.
- Te amo, mi amor, siempre.I love you, my love, always.
- Solo quiero decirte: te amo, mi amor.I only want to tell you: I love you, my love.
- Te amo, mi amor, eres mi vida.I love you, my love, you are my life.
Example conversation
A romantic dinner at a restaurant.
- JavierEres la mujer más especial del mundo.You are the most special woman in the world.
- LucíaGracias, Javier, eso es muy dulce.Thank you, Javier, that is very sweet.
- JavierTe amo, mi amor.I love you, my love.
- LucíaY yo te amo a ti.And I love you too.
